Agba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Agba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 5.811 N,5 27.117 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.096850
  • Longitude: -5.451950
Wreck Depth 92.23 m
Water Depth 98 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGBA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.2 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 50.14
Sonar Width 5.75
Shadow Height 6.85
Orientation 30
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 192.3,155.6,002.1,045
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2021

Surveying Details

H3286/40 H3286/40 [NO DATE] SANK IN 550549N, 052703W OR 1.5 TO 2M S BY W OF B CAN BUOY IN 550857N, 052854W. (PORT OFFICER, NEWRY). - FNM (T)1447/40. 18.3.53 18.3.53 NDW (PA) ON F6629. H3671/72 21.7.72 H3671/72 21.7.72 WK LOCATED IN 550549N, 052703W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93.2 IN GEN DEPTH 99MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN). H3671/72 12.9.72 H3671/72 12.9.72 EXAM'D 3.7.72. LEAST DEPTH 93.2 IN 99MTRS. IN AREA OF SAND RIDGES. APPEARS TO BE ABOUT 170FT LONG & LYING 040/220 DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INS WK LEAST DEPTH 51FMS [93MTRS]. NE 2199. H5982/82 10.11.82 H5982/82 10.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 550554N, 052703W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 7, [1982]. NCA. SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 16.5.21 IN 5505.811N, 0527.117W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 92.23TRS IN GEN DEPTH 98MTRS. LENGTH 50.14MTRS, WIDTH 5.75MTRS, HT 6.85MTRS. ORIENTATION 030/210 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 192.3MTRS, WIDTH 155.6MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 045 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND NDW 92MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MOYGANNON '38. BUILT IN 1921 BY DUBLIN SHIPBUILDERS LTD, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEWRY & KILKEEL SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY W BEARDMORE & CO LTD, COATBRIDGE. PASSAGE NEWRY FOR AYR. FOUNDERED AFTER COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, IN AREA OF SAND RIDGES

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FAQ

Where is the AGBA wreck located?

The AGBA wreck is located at coordinates 55 5.811 N,5 27.117 W.

How deep is the AGBA and where exactly is it located?

The AGBA lies at a depth of about 92.23 meters and is located at coordinates 55 5.811 N,5 27.117 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AGBA?

The seabed around the AGBA lies at approximately 98 meters deep.

When did the AGBA sink?

The AGBA sank on Oct 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AGBA discovered?

The wreck of the AGBA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AGBA belong to?

The AGBA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AGBA carrying?

The AGBA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AGBA?

The AGBA had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGBA?

The AGBA is classified as a steam ship.

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